Newsmakers

On the latest edition of the Newsmakers podcast, Bill Ladson is joined by the play-by-play voice of the Seattle Mariners, Dave Sims, as they discuss all the moves the Mariners have made this offseason and if they're the favorites in the AL West. Bill also welcomes in MLB.com Cubs beat reporter Carrie Muskat, who talks about the World Series champions' visit to the White House.

Tim Wallach spent the majority of his 17-year MLB playing career with the Montreal Expos, where he played 11 seasons with Tim Raines. MLB.com's Bill Ladson spoke with the current Marlins bench coach about his playing days with Raines and what it would mean for him to get inducted into the Hall of Fame on his final try.

It would be an understatement to say that Dave Stewart is a baseball lifer. Besides being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1975, Stewart has spent time as the GM of the D-Backs, a pitching coach, an executive and an agent. On this episode of Newsmakers, MLB.com's Bill Ladson talks with "Mr. Everything" about his participation in the Dream Series and what his favorite part of his career has been.

The Cincinnati Reds looked to improve their pitching for their 2017 campaign. One way of doing that was to bring in veteran reliever Drew Storen. MLB.com's Bill Ladson spends some time talking with the reliever about his offseason and what Reds fans can expect this season.

Commissioner Rob Manfred joins Bill Ladson to spotlight the young, outstanding talent in the game today, share his excitement surrounding the World Baseball Classic and detail his goals for the 2017 season.

Ron Darling joins Bill Ladson to make his picks and predictions for the 2017 season.

Bill Ladson caught up with Orioles manager Buck Showalter to find out what he's looking forward to this season, how his lineup is shaking out and expectations for the newest Oriole, Seth Smith.

Bill Ladson takes a look around the baseball landscape to find out why some of the game's biggest sluggers are still on the board, how the Astros can improve their starting rotation, and discuss this year's Hall of Fame class.

On this jam-packed Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson welcomes the newest member of the Colorado Rockies Ian Desmond as they discuss his big deal that brought him to the Rocky Mountain state. Bill also talks with pitcher Bronson Arroyo about his plans for the 2017 season. Ken Gurnick, Richard Justice and Rangers third-base coach Tony Beasley join the show as well.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson catches up with MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds to discuss the 2016 offseason, including the biggest winner of the Winter Meetings and which team might be next to make a major move. Bill is also joined by MLB.com's Tim McMaster, as they talk with Padres manager Andy Green about what to expect in 2017 from his club.

As the 2016 Winter Meetings roll on, MLB.com's Bill Ladson continues to get the latest scoop straight from the source. Bill speaks with Nationals manager Dusty Baker about the offseason and Washington's upcoming 2017 campaign. He also spends some time talking with newly acquired catcher Derek Norris about what Nats fans can expect from their new backstop next year.

MLB.com's Bill Ladson talks with two Baseball Hall of Fame journalists, Peter Gammons and recently elected Claire Smith. Bill and Claire discuss her historic journey to being the first female sports writer to ever be inducted into the Hall. Peter Gammons also chimes in on the historic significance of Smith's induction as well as the latest news from the 2016 Winter Meetings.

MLB longtime executive John Schuerholz was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Today's Game Era committee this past week. From the site of the 2016 Winter Meetings, MLB.com's Alyson Footer, Mark Bowman, Phil Rogers and Tracy Ringoslby all discuss their memories of John including his success in baseball, his relationships with organizations and the impressive longevity of his career.

With the Winter Meetings underway, Bill Ladson is live in Maryland as he talks with former first baseman Fred McGriff and reporter John Paul Morosi about the latest news and happenings around MLB.

Bill Ladson caught up with current and former pitchers Max Scherzer, Tommy John and Bud Black to find out how their careers have evolved and how they've positively changed the game.

Richard Justice and Mark Bowman join the Rocket to discuss the baseball landscape, the status of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and where the Braves stand heading into 2017.

MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with Clint Hurdle and Lloyd McClendon to find out what makes them tick and how they will continue to be difference makers in the game of baseball.

MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with Charlie Slowes, Ryan Zimmerman, Andre Dawson and Tim Raines to learn more about their lives and how Nationals baseball has impacted their careers.